The State Labor Government is contributing $2M to Mount Barker’s up-coming community civic space.
The Mount Barker District Council is creating a $5 million Town Square as part of a master planned City Centre site which will also include the new Council civic and co-working building, a new laneway between Hutchinson and Stephen Streets, a mix of retail and office space, accommodation and car parking spaces.
The 2,000 square metre Town Square project will be strategically located along Morphett Street, connecting with the surrounding retail, commercial, civic and accommodation precinct.
The project site is surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants and other commercial entities, but is currently lacks any existing civic or open space areas.
The new Mount Barker City Centre Town Square will provide a central civic space in a council area that has experienced significant growth and density, with the population projected to reach 65,000 people in the next 22 years.
Local Independent Minister Dan Cregan said it is important the government invest in one of the state’s fastest growing communities.
“I welcome the Government’s contribution to this exciting project. I look forward to seeing the development take shape to unlock this previously dormant site,” Minister Cregan said.
Mount Barker Mayor David Leach says the investment from the State Government is welcome.
“This important development includes open space infrastructure to support our rapidly growing community. The Town Square will serve as a vital public space in a medium to high-density area, providing a central community space that will greatly enhance the quality of life for our residents,” Mayor Leach said.
Construction on the Town Square is anticipated to commence this year and be completed late 2025.
